Challenging our assumptions about catch and release
New research on catch and release recreational fisheries makes it clear that fewer encounters between fish and anglers in the marine environment will be better for wild salmon.
A win for eco-fraud
Sustainable seafood certifier Marine Stewardship Council rejected our objection to remove Southeast Alaskan salmon fisheries' sustainable rating.
What we saw in DFO’s Salmon Outlook for 2024
Watershed Watch's Aaron Hill summarizes key takeaways and concerns for wild salmon in the year ahead following DFO's recent presentation on the Salmon Outlook for 2024.
Greg Taylor: 2023 Season Recap
We spoke with fisheries expert, consultant and advisor to Watershed Watch and SkeenaWild, Greg Taylor about how the season played out compared to his pre-season predictions.
Operation North Pacific Guard
It stretches from the equator to the Arctic, the eastern coasts of Asia to the western coasts of British
DFO fisheries management gets an F in commissioner’s audit
DFO is failing to manage fisheries sustainably. That’s the verdict of Canada’s environment commissioner. An audit by the commissioner’s
Can we stop Alaska’s attack on Canadian salmon?
On Halloween, Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game released its 2023 Salmon Harvest Summary. And the numbers were scary.
Where to see salmon spawning
Salmon spawning season provides an opportunity to witness one of the world’s greatest animal migrations. We’ve compiled this list
Fisheries minister protects struggling Fraser sockeye, while Americans went fishing
Watershed Watch Salmon Society and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are commending Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray for her decision to not open
Defending endangered Fraser Chinook
Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and longest lived of the Pacific salmon species, with some growing to